The late comedian "was such a protector and a caretaker," said his wife, Kelly Rizzo. "He just made you feel safe."

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop […] The post How Did Hip-Hop And R&B Become One Genre? appeared first on Essence.

"If the unimaginable has happened to you, watching a tasteless portrayal of it in a show that’s centered around dragons — yes, dragons — is a total gut punch."

The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report warns of potential backsliding ahead, as companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix slash programming and staff.